Sister Cities Yorktown marks Bastille Day with wine dinner on July 14

David Nicholson | 757-247-4794

Sister Cities Yorktown and the Riverwalk Restaurant are hosting a feast on Bastille Day this Thursday, July 14.

The fourth annual Bastille Day Wine Dinner beginning at 7 p.m. will feature a French menu pared with French wines. A guest speaker will discuss the wine selections, and the meal will be accompanied by French music on the accordion. There also will be a raffle for a bottle of French Champagne and food basket.

The menu will feature chilled red bell pepper and brie soup; fresh sole and sea scallops baked in parchment paper with green peppercorn pesto and ratatouille of vegetables; beef tenderloin; salad of frisee, apple and sorrel with French champagne vinaigrette; chocolate pate with chambord cream and fresh raspberries, and assorted fruits and cheeses.

Cost is $74.95 per person, which includes a donation to Sister Cities Yorktown, and reservations are required. Call the restaurant at 875-1522. Go online to www.riverwalkrestaurant.net for updated information before the event.

More information about Sister Cities Yorktown also is available by calling 890-5313 or e-mailing shirleyestes@cox.net.